When Everything is Going Wrong in Poker (And Life)

How do you respond when everything seems to be going wrong in poker, business, or life in general? If you are looking for a raw and honest discussion that can help you respond better when the chips are down and emotions are running high, you have come to the right place. Join Jason Su and I as we tackle some of the toughest questions that trip up poker players, entrepreneurs, and pretty much everyone else.

Key Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:48 Insanity and Poker

3:14 When Results are not Showing

5:09 When to Persevere vs. Cut Losses

10:00 When The Universe Seems Against You

14:15 Dealing with Uncertainty and Lack of Control

20:46 Feeling Emotions vs. Wallowing

24:27 The Importance of Proper Expectations

27:57 How Society Brainwashes Us

31:22 Why is That a Problem?

35:02 Solvers are an Emotional Crutch

38:47 Neediness is a Killer

41:26 Working with Difficult Emotions

47:07 Can I Get Rid of These Emotions?

51:53 Passing on Spots with Strong Emotions

53:24 Handling the End of Poker Sessions

55:29 The Best Emotional Training Game

56:09 The Joy of Poker

If you are someone that struggles to make good decisions when the chips are down, contact Joel Wald today at joel@pto-poker.com or book a free 30-minute Zoom call to discuss how PTO Poker can help you continue playing your best game no matter how things are going.